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NU53 VMZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,160 mi
Last recorded90,160 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,160 miles

Offside OUTER SILL DAMAGE AND N/S DOOR DAMAGE

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 15 Sep 2015 866,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside OUTER SILL DAMAGE AND N/S DOOR DAMAGE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,826 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,820 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,293 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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NU53 VMZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU53 VMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU53 VMZ registered?

NU53 VMZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is NU53 VMZ safe to buy?

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